Tao (pronounced Dow) means The Way (to happiness). This sounds very nice, but what is the Way? It was easy for me to begin to understand Taoism. I had a great teacher, Winnie-the-Pooh! There is a delightful book by Benjamin Hoff (illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard) called The Tao of Pooh (Penguin Books, 1982). If you are familiar with A. A. Milne's enchanting characters, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Eeyore, and Tigger, you'll be surprised if you read The Tao of Pooh at how easy it is to learn about Taoism. It's also a great deal of fun, which is very Taoist, as Taoists are firm believers in joy and laughter. Something I think Korean people like to do...when they can. Taoism is not a religion. Taoism is a philosophy, a way of looking at life and a way of thinking about things. Taoists believe if you look at life and think about things in the right way, you'll be much happier.
Be sure to attend to the questions in the link below. Just be concerned with the questions you can answer from the section of the text which you and your group members are to read. Tao of Pooh Questions
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There is a delightful book by Benjamin Hoff (illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard) called The Tao of Pooh (Penguin Books, 1982). If you are familiar with A. A. Milne's enchanting characters, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Eeyore, and Tigger, you'll be surprised if you read The Tao of Pooh at how easy it is to learn about Taoism. It's also a great deal of fun, which is very Taoist, as Taoists are firm believers in joy and laughter. Something I think Korean people like to do...when they can.
Taoism is not a religion. Taoism is a philosophy, a way of looking at life and a way of thinking about things. Taoists believe if you look at life and think about things in the right way, you'll be much happier.
Be sure to attend to the questions in the link below. Just be concerned with the questions you can answer from the section of the text which you and your group members are to read.
Tao of Pooh Questions
Here is your group assignment.
Tao of Pooh Wikipost